Referring to the decision, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said all efforts are being made to fill up post graduate seats.

"This is a significant step towards strengthening the medical sector and indicates the priority given by the government to it. We are making sure that there is adequate manpower for providing quality healthcare services," he said.

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) on January 24 had announced the NEET PG Exam Result 2018 on the official website of the board – nbu.edu.in